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What to know about a chance at $50 billion in rural health funding

Application deadline is Nov. 5 for the Rural Health Transformation Program, part of the budget reconciliation package passed in July. Learn more.

Population Health
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Environmental health: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Science & Public Health
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A pledge to detect type 1 diabetes and celiac disease early

Sanford Health is leading the nation’s largest integrated rural effort to screen children for type 1 diabetes, giving families answers before illness strikes.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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AMA urges DHS to exempt physicians from new $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The AMA and 53 leading medical societies sent a letter urging DHS to exempt physicians from the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa application fee.

Press Releases
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Waiving $100,000 H-1B fee for IMGs serves the national interest

The AMA leads effort urging Trump administration to waive fee that would exacerbate access to care problems in underserved and rural areas.

International Med Ed
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What it's like in pediatric hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Puzdrakiewicz

For Michelle Puzdrakiewicz, MD, of Ochsner Children’s, pediatric hospital medicine can be practiced anywhere, and with some work, it allows for having a family.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy
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Sept. 19, 2025: Advocacy Update spotlight on extension of enhanced premium tax credits

90+ physician organizations urge extension of enhanced premium tax credits and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 19, 2025: State Advocacy Update

Application period opens for the Rural Health Transformation Program and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update